Assistant Director for Performance Nutrition

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Working Title

Assistant Director for Performance Nutrition

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

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Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Working Title

Assistant Director for Performance Nutrition

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

No

Posting Number

202501223AP

Position Type

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Prof/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week

40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$52,000-$65,000

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

09/24/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Colorado State University Department of Athletics sponsors 16 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports and competes as a member of NCAA Division I (FBS). The University is a current member of the Mountain West Conference and future member of the Pac-12 Conference. The University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, 65 miles north of Denver. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Performance Nutrition will assist with the development and administration of all aspects of a performance nutrition program for the institution’s NCAA Division I (FBS) intercollegiate athletics program which sponsors 16 men’s and women’s sports.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, health/exercise science or nutrition-related field
• Minimum of one year of experience in a performance nutrition program
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (www.cdrnet.org)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Sports nutrition program experience in intercollegiate/professional athletics or sports-related field
• Master’s degree in Nutrition or Nutrition-related field
• Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
• Current CPR, AED and first aid certifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Essential Duties

| Job Duty Category | Nutritional Counseling, Education, and Outreach | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Assist with nutrition plans based on nutritional demands for competitive excellence - Assist with nutrition education and outreach to student-athletes including coordination of cooking classes, grocery store tours, social media and nutritional intervention - Collaborate with nutrition and dietetics personnel on campus and in the community - Provide a positive influence and motivate student-athletes for optimal performance nutrition - Assist with counseling student-athletes on optimal nutrition practices for training, competition, exercise recovery, injury and illness prevention and recovery, hydration, and supplementation - Assist with identifying and addressing nutritional challenges to performance with special attention to food allergies, bone mineral density concerns, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion or deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, and diabetes - Utilize body composition and nutritional measurements to educate and evaluate student-athletes on maintaining proper body composition consistent with good health and peak performance - Assist with evaluating effectiveness of nutritional strategies toward meeting desired outcomes and maintains current and accurate documentation as it relates to student’s care current with medical privacy standards

| | Percentage Of Time | 35 |

| Job Duty Category | Coordination with Health and Performance Unit | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Work proactively with other members of the Health and Performance unit in the overall · development and well-being of student-athletes including collaborating on welfare issues such as physical and mental health, nutrition, rehabilitation of injuries, athletic performance, academic performance, etc. - Assist in coordination with team physicians and athletics department’s disordered eating task force in order to recognize, evaluate and provide early intervention of disordered eating - Assist in coordination of nutritional care and maintain open communication with coaches, sport administrators, and Health and Performance staff.

| | Percentage Of Time | 15 |

| Job Duty Category | Operational Responsibilities | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Assist with daily maintenance of fueling stations, offices, and equipment to include proper cleaning in conformity with health and safety expectations - Ensure professional appearance of facility for recruiting purposes - Assist with recruiting visits of prospective student-athletes - Assist with maintaining an environment of mutual respect and civility in the fueling station that is conductive to a supportive, productive and healthy atmosphere for both male and female student-athletes

| | Percentage Of Time | 40 |

| Job Duty Category | Member of Health and Performance Unit | | Duty/Responsibility |
- Participate as a member of the Health and Performance unit by attending staff meetings and collaborating on initiatives that serve the best interests of CSU Athletics - Maintain comprehensive understanding of unit’s goals, priorities, and supports the unit’s programs and events - Assist with oversight of students employees, volunteers, and interns - Maintains strong working relationships with internal and external partners - Ensure compliance with all departmental, University, conference and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations - Perform other duties as assigned

| | Percentage Of Time | 10 |

Application Details

| Special Instructions to Applicants |
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. | | Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) | | Search Contact | ath_athleticjobs@mail.colostate.edu | | EEO |
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. | | Background Check Policy Statement |
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |

References Requested

References Requested

| Minimum Requested | 3 | | Maximum Requested | 3 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition, health/exercise science or a nutrition-related field?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of one year of work experience in a performance nutrition program?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents

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